Ethnic Origins:
The population is comprised of approximately 90% of persons of Swedish origin, 3% of Finnish origin, and about 7% of other ethnic backgrounds (Danes, Norwegians, Greeks, Turks) (Statistics Sweden).

Business Language(s):
Swedish and English are used in business, German is spoken in hotels and shops.

Religion:
80% Evangelical-Lutheran. 8 religions are recognized, besides the Church of Sweden.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Stockholm

Exchange Rate on
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National Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)

Country Overview

Area:
447,420 km²

Type of State:
The Kingdom of Sweden is a constitutional monarchy based on a parliamentary democracy.

Type of Economy:
High-income economy, OECD member.
Considered as world’s one of the most highly developed post-industrial societies; highest level of taxation in the world; an economy which is based on the high-technology sector; high unemployment rate since the economic crisis

HDI*:
0.907/1

HDI (World Rank):
14/188

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.